This proves that great lyric poetry can die, be reborn, die again, but will always remain one of the most outstanding creations of the human soul.

But poets were not considered dangerous and they were advised to exercise self-censorship. At most, poets were requested not to write at all. I took advantage of this negative liberty.

Poetry is the art which is technically within the grasp of everyone: a piece of paper and a pencil and one is ready.

Mass communication, radio, and especially television, have attempted, not without success, to annihilate every possibility of solitude and reflection.

True poetry is similar to certain pictures whose owner is unknown and which only a few initiated people know.

There is also poetry written to be shouted in a square in front of an enthusiastic crowd. This occurs especially in countries where authoritarian regimes are in power.

This proves that great lyric poetry can die, be reborn, die again, but will always remain one of the most outstanding creations of the human soul.